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Surgical technicians generally report to RNs (registered nurses) and provide support functions to the members of an operating room team. The ability to anticipate the patient's and surgical team's needs during an operation is a crucial part of their job. Specifically, they often are responsible for providing support and comfort to patients about to have an operation, including transporting them to and from the operating room. They may also be involved in monitoring the patient during surgery and getting the patient into the proper position for a particular type of surgery.

They are responsible for helping to maintain a sterile surgery suite, including preparation of a sterile instrument table, as well as other supplies and equipment necessary for a given procedure; they also gather supplies for sterilization after the surgery is complete.

Surgical technicians are generally expected to have prior experience in a surgical setting; they are often required to hold LPN or RN designation themselves. However, some care providers hire and train individuals with only a high school diploma. There is also a Certified Surgical Technologist certification program, which certain facilities require before hire or shortly thereafter. (Copyright 2017 PayScale.com)

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Pay by Experience Level for Surgical Technician

Pay by Experience for a Surgical Technician has a positive trend. An entry-level Surgical Technician with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $37,000 based on 690 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Surgical Technician with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $42,000 based on 335 salaries. An experienced Surgical Technician which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $46,000 based on 376 salaries. A Surgical Technician with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $50,000 based on 175 salaries.